The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Day 1!
Today was THE big day ~ the official start of the Episcopal Church House of Bishops meeting in Taiwan ~ and there we were on the welcome desk, this time outside the main meeting room, welcoming all those who had arrived late last night ~ and despite mega-long flights for most, well they were just so happy to be here! After the Eucharist, there were group photos outside in front of the Grand Hotel ~ but there was sooooooo many people in each photo that I couldn’t fit ’em all in ha ha – so you’ll have to wait for … Continue reading The Episcopal Church House of Bishops @ Taiwan ~ Day 1!
Welcoming The Episcopal Church House of Bishops to Taiwan ~ YES!
Today is welcome day ~ and we were all there, at the welcome desk at the Grand Hotel in Taipei, there to welcome all the bishops, spouses and guests from the Episcopal Church here for the House of Bishops Autumn Meeting ~ coming from all over the USA, plus central America, their first time ever to meet in Asia, and for many their first ever trip to Asia…. almost 200 expected, some delayed by the typhoon in Hong Kong and many arriving later tonight…. We were there alongside Lori and Ednice from the Episcopal Church HQ in New York ~ … Continue reading Welcoming The Episcopal Church House of Bishops to Taiwan ~ YES!
Advent Church Centre Construction Week 23….
Yep, the sky today is really this colour blue, and today is the first day of the new school year here at St. John’s University…. The construction of the new church centre has really moved along… this is it! Looking great eh? Thanking God for the progress so far and please continue to pray… Continue reading Advent Church Centre Construction Week 23….
Another scorching day in Taipei…..
Taipei Freedom Plaza, concert hall and theatre looking good at 8:30am this morning…. Another hot day ~ up to 35°C again ~ meanwhile we’re all in the diocesan office getting ready for next week’s House of Bishops… busy busy busy! Continue reading Another scorching day in Taipei…..
法鼓山 Dharma Drum Mountain ‘n 金山老街 Jinshan Old Street ~ what a tour!
Yep, what a tour indeed ~ ‘n all in the planning for next week… And next week starts the Episcopal Church House of Bishops Autumn Meeting in Taiwan, and one of the outings arranged for the spouses is, yep, to learn about Buddhism at Dharma Drum Mountain and to Jinshan Old Street to see the Taoist Temples and try all the sweet potato delicacies…. So off we went today, Mr. Huang and his lovely wife Mei-li from St. John’s Cathedral, and me – to check it all out in preparation ~ first to Jinshan Old Street for goose meat lunch… And then up the … Continue reading 法鼓山 Dharma Drum Mountain ‘n 金山老街 Jinshan Old Street ~ what a tour!
NCCT @ Taipei Holy Trinity Orthodox Church….
My first ever visit to the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Taipei ~ for an NCCT (National Council of Churches of Taiwan) meeting….. The NCCT is quite unique in that RC, Orthodox and Protestant Churches are all represented ~ ‘n it don’t happen like that in many countries! So happens that for these 2 years, 2013-14, Bishop Lai is the NCCT chairperson, and we’re part of the team…. Holy Trinity is quite some church, on the 4th floor of a huge apartment block…. And the view’s quite some view! And so of course, the meeting was quite some meeting! Continue reading NCCT @ Taipei Holy Trinity Orthodox Church….
Happy Moon Festival!
And St. James’ Church, Taichung annual Moon Festival BBQ was another great success! Officially called the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, but autumn feels a zillion years away ~ it was sooooooo hot and humid ha ha! And of course the moon is supposed to be full, and at its best and most beautiful for the whole year, as but the actual full moon and the Moon Festival is not until Monday we have a few days to go yet. Not that it stopped us enjoying ourselves…. smiles all round! So Happy Moon Festival everyone! Continue reading Happy Moon Festival!
And so back to school…. Yippee!
The first week of the new school year in Taiwan ~ and here I am for a week at St. James’ Church, Taichung ~ delightful atmosphere, amazing teachers, lovely kids ~ as always! And busy busy busy ~ also as always! Continue reading And so back to school…. Yippee!
Only a week ago,
but it feels like years! Continue reading Only a week ago,
Catherine Lee 